Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State government. Jim Costa governmentindianmercy Change image and share on social
As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross just stated, the Social Security surplus, our fiscal deficit, ladies and gentlemen, is over $700 billion today. Jim Costa accountbillioncongressman Change image and share on social
In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really spend a great deal of time in examining the challenges that our Nation finds itself in in getting its fiscal house in order. Jim Costa bluechallengecome share on social
The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. Jim Costa catalystcivilexperience Change image and share on social
Conservation is an American value, and it is lacking from this bill. Jim Costa americanbillconservation Change image and share on social
Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is a threat to our national security, and we must address that threat. Jim Costa addictionaddresscongress share on social
In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services, resources and counseling to the people who are victims of these horrible crimes. Jim Costa additionchildcounseling Change image and share on social
Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher quality plants with less water. Jim Costa additionallyadvancehigh Change image and share on social
I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district. Jim Costa bushdistrictfact Change image and share on social
We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated this week. Jim Costa editorialexplorationlimit Change image and share on social
